A theory of motivation suggesting that biological needs create internal states of tension or arousal - called drives - which organisms are motived to reduce.
The Arousal was created in 1988.
Arousal Disasters was created in 2003.
Arousal can effect sport performance, for example if you have poor arousal, you will not be ready for a sports game and won't perform to the standard you can do. If you have good arousal your performance will be better as you will be ready for a performance. By Lewis soal
Arousal theory is based on the ideas that different individuals perform better at different levels of arousal and that every individual seeks to find its optimum level. Some people enjoy a quite evening to relax while others might prefer a loud concert to end a tough week. This also explains the behaviors of thrill-seekers. There optimum arousal level is high, so to feel comfortable they get involved in sensational acts. Another part of the arousal theory is the Yerkes-Dodson law. This states that simple tasks require a high level of arousal to get the motivation to do them, while difficult tasks require low arousal to get the proper motivation. You may have found that doing your boring busy-work homework requires a lot of effort on your part while doing a difficult brain teaser is fun and is easy to concentrate on.
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to emotion.
Cognitive arousal refers to the mental alertness or activation of the brain in response to stimuli or situations. It involves increased attention, perception, and cognitive processing. This heightened state of mental arousal can impact cognitive functions such as memory, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Sporting arousal can be caused by a combination of physical, psychological, and environmental factors. Physiologically, increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and adrenaline levels play a role. Psychologically, factors like anticipation, competition, and desire to perform well contribute to sporting arousal. Environmental cues such as crowd noise, opponent behavior, and game situation can also influence arousal levels.
Satiation therapy is a psychological treatment approach that involves exposing an individual to their trigger food or behavior in a controlled manner until it loses its appeal or desire. The goal is to reduce the reinforcing value of the target stimulus and decrease cravings or overconsumption. It is often used in the treatment of eating disorders or addiction.
Medium arousal is optimal for performance. Too much or too little arousal hampers performance.Optimal Levels: For easy tasks- at the higher end; For harder tasks- at the lower end (since too much arousal causes anxiety)
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Yes, arousal is certainly possible. But there is a difference between arousal and attraction.